Portage la Prairie, MB Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Portage la Prairie area
Jean Hanna (nee MacDonald)
Mar 23, 2026
Peacefully on March 23, 2026 at the Lions Prairie Manor, Jean Hanna passed away at the age of 105 years.
Mom was born on July 24, 1920 at Portage la Prairie to parents, Loa and Earl MacDonald. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Sam, son Donn (Patti), siblings Vern, Gwen, Murray, and John. She leaves to mourn her passing...
Connie Gertrude Henry (nee Woodward)
Mar 22, 2026
Peacefully, with family by her side, Connie passed away at the Douglas Campbell Lodge at the age of 97 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Joanne; sons Terry (Deborah), Steven (Nicole) and Dennis (Gisele); grandchildren Russell (Jolene), Chris (Megan), Shawn (Robyn) and Melissa (Jordan); great grandchildren Reece, Jessie, Ryley, Hunter, Josh, Grayson, Kingston, Zayd and McCoy; sisters Louise...
Fredrick Thomas Gordon Robinson
Mar 20, 2026
With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Fred Robinson, beloved husband of Ruth, on Friday March 20, 2026, at the Assiniboine Centre in Brandon.
Fred was born at home in the Beaver District on October 9th, 1935, son of Will and Molly Robinson. He received his education at Beaver School. He worked at CFB MacDonald until it closed. Then...
Joseph Reid Henderson
Mar 16, 2026
Peacefully, on March 16, 2026, Joseph “Joe” Henderson passed away at his home in Portage at the age of 70 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Betty Ann Henderson; children Lori Henderson (Scott Prejet) and Richard (Jessica) Henderson; grandchildren Cassie, Lexi, Emily and Eastyn; siblings Lyle (Sylvia), Lois, Keith (Sharon), Kathy, Richard and Greg (Cathy); sister-in-law Susan; along...
Donald Thomas Verwey
Mar 14, 2026
It is with great sadness and with gratitude for a life well lived, that the family announces that Donald “Don” Verwey died at the age of 87 years at Portage District General Hospital, on March 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Don was predeceased by his beloved wife Shirley, grandson Noah, sister Florence and brothers John and Frank.
Don was born...
Wendy Viola Clara Arnold
Mar 10, 2026
Peacefully, on March 10, 2026, Wendy, who was an angel on Earth, gained her wings and flew free from her Earthly constraints.
Wendy faced many challenges in her life. At the tender age of 6, Wendy left her family home in Saskatchewan to move to Portage La Prairie, living at the MDC. Wendy spent the majority of her life at the...
Gary James Rasmussen
Mar 8, 2026
A life filled with love and family
It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary James Rasmussen on Sunday March 8, 2026 at Riverview Health Centre with family by his side.
Gary Rasmussen fought hard for many years to stay here with his true love, Family! Gary is now free from kidney cancer, the pain, dr appointments, treatments, side effects...
Helen Rose Myran
Mar 6, 2026
Suddenly, Helen Myran passed away on March 6, 2026, at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 75 years. She saw the hand of the Lord and took His hand.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Chris YellowQuill and Shayne Myran; all her intimate loving grandchildren; siblings James Myran “Jimmy Dean”, Donna Bartlette (Dave), Theresa Sanderson, Maureen Sinclair...
Justin Micheal Lafreniere
Mar 5, 2026
With profound sadness the family of Justin Lafreniere regret to announce his passing on March 5, 2026 in Portage la Prairie, MB at the age of 35 years.
Left to cherish his memory are parents Tim and Roxanne, brothers Jeffrey and Tanner, grandmother Leigh and favorite four-legged girl, Ocean. Supportive aunts and uncles: Leanne and Justin Kochen, Wanda and Larry Barron,...
Ruth Rose Gurke
Mar 4, 2026
With sadness our family announces the passing of Ruth Gurke in her 100th year on March 4th, 2026, at the Carman Memorial Hospital following a stroke.
Ruth was born on Easter Sunday, April 4th, 1926, in Brandon, MB to parents Peggy and Mike Metruk. Ruth attended Alexandra School in Brandon. Later moved to Portage la Prairie where she met her husband...
Candace Marie-Dawn Lepine
Mar 4, 2026
After a long courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Candace Marie-Dawn Lepine on March 4th, 2026, at her residence in Portage la Prairie with her family by her side, at the age of 49 years old.
Left to cherish Candace’s memory is partner Deni Perchak of Portage La Prairie, her children; Justice...
Penny Marlene Parynuik
Mar 3, 2026
The family is devastated to announce the sudden passing of Penny Parynuik on March 3, 2026 at the age of 62.
Penny grew up on the family farm in the Beaver/Katrime district and went to school in MacGregor. After her parents passing Penny and Bud returned to make their home on the family farm. As a young girl Penny was involved...
Douglas Gene Beauchamp Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
Oshaquanookod
“Blue Cloud”
With great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Douglas “Doug-Doug” Beauchamp Jr. on March 2, 2026 at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 51 years.
Doug-Doug has left to mourn his passing are his mother Pauline Beauchamp, sister Lesley Meeches - her children Shavez, Shaden, Shoel, and Shando Meeches (Kate Beaulieu); sister Lisa Beauchamp; brother Donovan...
Abraham "Abe" Shapansky
Feb 23, 2026
Peacefully on February 23, 2026, after a short illness, Abe Shapansky of MacGregor, Manitoba passed away at the age of 92 years to be with his Lord and Saviour.
He is lovingly remembered by his children, Sandra, Maxine, Heather, Hugh, and Janice, as well as their families. Left to cherish his memory is Isabel Graham, his special companion of many years...
Leslie Eldon Matthews
Feb 23, 2026
After a short illness, Leslie Matthews passed away on Monday February 23, 2026 in Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB at the age of 89 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his children: Scott Matthews of Portage la Prairie, MB, Robyn (Taggart) Matthews of Port Coquitlam, BC, Mark Matthews of Fort Severn, ON; grandchildren: Cole Matthews, Ethan Matthews, Ash O’Brien; siblings:...
Sarah Linda Espenell Myran
Feb 21, 2026
O sha wa scho kee shick
Bluesky Woman
Peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, Sarah Linda passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 49 years. Born May 5, 1976, she was the beloved daughter of Betty Ann (nee McLennan) Espenell (Kathy Horne) and the late Larry (Laurent) Espenell, an only child.
She leaves to mourn her passing her...
Patricia Lynn Gray
Feb 20, 2026
On Friday, February 20, 2026, Patricia Gray passed away at the Portage District General Hospital at the age of 67 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her partner and common-law-spouse Stan Lavallee of St. Ambroise; sister Cathy McLachlon; great niece Desiree; lifelong friends Kathy Kildare, Heather Mulvaney and Debbie and Cherie Chikousky; along with numerous other family and friends.
Patricia was...
Marie "Lorraine" Delphine Glover (nee Gagnon)
Feb 18, 2026
With sadness we announce that Lorraine Glover passed away on February 18, 2026 at the Lions Prairie Manor at the age of 103 years.
Left to cherish her memory are her son John (Tonya) Glover of Portage la Prairie; grandchildren MacKenzie, Gabe (Kahlie) and Melaney; great grandson Weston; brother Allen (Nicole) Gagnon, lifelong friend Helen Miller, along with numerous nieces and...
Marguerite Joy Martin (nee Matthews)
Feb 14, 2026
It is with great sadness the family of Marguerite announces her passing in the Arborg PCH at the age of 98 years.
Mom was predeceased by her husbands Delmar Martin in 1995 and Alex Smith in 2012, daughter Sharon Lamblez, brother George and his wife Shirley, and son-in-law Charlie Lamblez.
She leaves to mourn her passing her 3 sons: Garry, Brian, Bret...
Bronxton Carter Myran
Feb 13, 2026
Wáwápete
(Swirling Smoke)
Bronxton entered the Spirit World on February 13, 2026 at the age of 14. Bronxton will be sadly missed by his siblings: Matthew Louis(11), Anastazia Naz (9), and mother Mercedes Myran.
Mourning alongside his immediate family; grandmother Lori L. Myran, great-grandparents: Shirley & Louis Myran, aunties: Teaghan, Theresa, Velma, Karen M., Barb, uncles: Earl, Trevor, Maurice, special cousin: Braylon, Karson,...
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